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"American Playhouse" For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf (1982)
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"American Playhouse" (1982)Original Air Date:
23 February 1982Plot:
A unique award-winning tale of the African-American woman's journey in America. | add synopsisUser Comments:
Wow! This Movie is still powerful moreCast
(Episode Credited cast) | Sarita Allen | ... | Sechita |
| Trazana Beverley | ||
| Laurie Carlos | ||
| Gregory T. Daniel | ... | Toussaint |
| Jackie Davis | ... | Second Man in Subway |
| Pedro De Pool | ... | Emcee |
| Lisa Henley | ... | Naomi |
| Roger Hill | ... | Second Man at Barbecue |
| Brent Jennings | ... | First Man at Barbecue |
| Patti LaBelle | ... | (voice) |
| Oliver Lake | ... | Flute Player |
| Jack Landron | ... | Bedroom Companion |
| Crystal Lilly | ||
 | Carol Maillard | ... | Lu Anne (as Carol Lynn Maillard) |
| Ntozake Shange | ||
| Clarence Thomas | ... | First Man in Subway |
| William Warren | ... | Kwame |
| Charles Weldon | ... | Beau Willie |
 | Lynn Whitfield | (as Lynn C. Whitfield) | |
 | Alfre Woodard |
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The original Broadway production of "For Color Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow Is Enuf" by Ntozake Shange opened at the Booth Theater in New York on September 15, 1976, ran for 742 performances and was nominated for the 1977 Tony Award (New York City) for the Best Play. Trazana Beverley (won the 1977 Tony Award Best Featured Actress in a Play), Laurie Carlos and Ntozake Shange recreated their stage roles in this filmed production. moreFAQ
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I just recently obtained a copy of this DVD. I had read the play but the flow of the DVD is much better.
The cinematography is obviously lacking because it was taken from a play to television.
I think that it would be even more moving if it was redone for the big screen. It is a powerful piece.
The writing is superior, gut wrenching, and moving.
Go find it!